Established in 2007
PO Box 141
New Market, VA 22844
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Previous Programs
2009
JANUARY 15, 2009 Annual Dinner followed by Philip Crown’s documentary fil :Yesteryears in the Shenandoah Valley, featuring Harry Long Remembers
MARCH 26: “An Indoor Walking Tour of New Market” by Betty Karol Wilson.
Have you wondered who lived in the historic houses that line the streets of New Market? How did the occupants earn their living? What were the distinguishing characteristics of their personalities, and their impact on life in Nineteenth Century New Market? How many children did they have? Are their descendents still around? Discover the answers to these questions and more as Betty Karol Wilson brings her New Market Walking Tour narrative inside Council Chambers for members to enjoy.
MAY 28: “Civil War Samaritans: the Zeiler Family of New Market” by Chester Ramey.
Having arrived in the United States from Germany in 1842, Ferdinand Zeiler and his family settled in New Market in 1850. Their home still stands at 9346 Congress Street, and was used as an overflow station of the Union Hospital during and after the Battle of New Market. The family is credited with saving the life of Captain William Bonaker of the 45th Pennsylvania Artillery, among others. Find out what legacy their son has left behind for the town and public. Letters from Civil War soldiers, documents and photos will be displayed by Chester Ramey, third great-grandson of the Civil War Zeiler family.
JULY 23: Annual Picnic at Priscilla Blosser/Gerald Rainey’s beautiful “River Farm” on the bank of the North Fork of the Shenandoah River between New Market and Timberville.
SEPTEMBER 24: “Mary Surratt” by Mary Elizabeth Steger Trindal.
Mary Trindal, who is the author of two books on Surratt, “Mary Surratt, An American Tragedy” and the unpublished novel, “In the Shadows Most Quietly,” will tell the tragic story of Surratt, who was convicted of taking part in the conspiracy to assassinate Abraham Lincoln. She was the first woman executed by the federal government after being tried by a military court, found guilty and was executed by hanging on July 7, 1865. Mrs. Trindal, who has done extensive research on Surratt, lives in Edinburg.
NOVEMBER 19: ”The George Washington Gavel” by Dean Clatterbuck.
The marble and cherry wood gavel used by George Washington while laying the cornerstone for the United States Capitol is owned by the Masonic Lodge of which Dean Clatterbuck is secretary. He’ll detail the story of the gavel, currently on display in the new Capitol Visitor Center, and other interesting facets of Washington’s role in establishing a capital city for the fledging republic. Dean hopes to have the original gavel or its replica to show the NMHS. You’re sure to be fascinated by these unique tidbits of American history.
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